Ethiopia in transition
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News Alert: Unprecedented move by PM Abiy sees new leadership in entire security sector, foreign ministry
The three most trusted allies of PM Abiy Ahmed: Gene. Berhanu, Temesgen Tiruneh & Dmelash G/Michael are the new faces…
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A statement from Jakenn Publishing PLC regarding blockage of all means of communication in Tigray Regional State
Jakenn Publishing PLC, the publisher of Addis Standard online magazine expresses its deep regret that due to the blockage of…
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News: Four Civilians Killed, Three Seriously Injured in Guji Zone, Oromia; Government Blames Rebel Group Oromo Liberation Army (OLA)
By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Gumi Eldalo Wereda, Guji Zone (Picture: Ethiopian Press Agency) Addis Abeba, November 03/2020 – Four civilians…
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Killing of civilians in West Wollega, Guliso wereda & gov’t reactions
Pinned: Guliso Werda, West Wollega Zone, western Oromia regional state Addis Abeba, November 02/2020 – In the early hours of November 02, news began to emerge…
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News: Amidst heightened tension between Federal, Tigray region governments Eritrea blames TPLF for impeding regional peace, stability
From Left: Pres. Isaias Afworki, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew, PM Abiy Ahmed, Tigray region Pres. Debretsion G/Michael. There was…
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Analysis: “Crisis staring” Tigray, Federal governments “in the eye” as army is caught in the mix, relations plummet to new low
Brig. Gen Belay Seyoum Akele, who is appointed as the new Commander of the Northern Command, cancelled his flight to…
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In-depth: How Ethiopia’s transition to democracy derailed: Reflections by Jawar Mohammed
Jawar Mohammed. Picture: Screenshot taken from his last interview with Ahadu Radio Five days before his arrest By Jawar Mohammed…
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News Alert: Latest report by inter-agency mission, including four UN agencies, describes humanitarian, security situation in Guji zone as “grave”
Secondary displacement site near Yirgacheffe, Gedeo Zone, the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ (SNNP) Region, Ethiopia. (Photo by Refugees International…
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News: Deputy PM recommends arming civilians in Metekel, Benishangul Gumuz region as spate of attacks by armed men leaves dozens killed
Deputy PM Demeke Mekonnen. Picture: Office of the Deputy PM By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, October 14/2020 – After…
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News: 12 Civilians Killed in a Clash Between Individuals in Metekel Zone, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State
Gashu Duggaz, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State Peace Building and Security Bureau Head. (Picture: Metekel Zone Government Communications Office) By Siyanne…
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